Vachellia hebeclada
Candle Thorn
Also known as: Acacia hebeclada DC. +5 more
- Acacia hebeclada DC.
- Acacia hebeclada var. hebeclada
- Acacia hebeclada var. stolonifera (Burch.) Dinter
- Acacia stolonifera Burch.
- Acacia stolonifera var. stolonifera
- Mimosa hebeclada (DC.) Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Vachellia hebeclada (commonly known as Candle Thorn) is a shrub or tree within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Free State, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms